Son House

Eddie James “Son” House, a former Baptist preacher who did time on the chain gang for killing a man in a juke joint, was the quintessence of the Delta Blues - a living, breathing embodiment of the form. The way in which House reconciled his faith and self-contradiction, coupled with his intensely primitive delivery, left an enduring mark on American and thus, the world’s popular music. So ascendant was his playing, that echoes of his influence can be heard everywhere from... Read More

Real Name:

Eddie James "Son" House, Jnr.

City Of Origin:

Riverton,
Mississippi

Genre:

Blues, Delta Blues, Country Blues

Birthdate:

03/21/1902

Death date:

10/19/1988

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